Places And Travel
9 Ideal South Australia Destinations for a 3-Day Weekend in 2026
Nine South Australia towns for a 3-day weekend, from Victor Harbor's Granite Island and Clare's Riesling Trail to the underground opal mines of Coober Pedy.
Best Natural Wonders To Visit On The Pacific Coast This Year
Pacific Coast natural wonders, from Haystack Rock and the Oregon Dunes to Fern Canyon, Cape Flattery and the tallest trees in Redwood National Park.
How The Forest Came Back After Mount St. Helens
Wildfires wipe out American forests every year. Mt. St. Helens in Washington is the clearest case of how the trees grow back after a blast levels everything.
11 Picture-Perfect Main Streets In Oregon
Oregon Main Streets in McMinnville, Joseph, Astoria and beyond pair restored brick blocks with bronze sculptures, murals, old bookstores, and riverfront walks
The Least Visited Mountain Park in the Lower 48
North Cascades drew under 47,000 visits last year, making this glaciered park three hours from Seattle one of the quietest in the lower 48.
11 Most Breathtaking Towns In The Northern United States
The Northern United States is full of local gems, including coastal towns with stunning beaches and mountain towns with leafy views.
11 Most Breathtaking Towns on the Gulf Coast
Towns on the Gulf Coast offer visitors breathtaking experiences, from kayaking and birdwatching to gallery hopping and historic tours.
The Largest Indoor Ski Slope In America
Big SNOW at the American Dream mall in New Jersey is North America's only year-round indoor slope with real snow, kept at 28F across four acres of terrain.
12 Best Downtowns In Tennessee
12 Best Downtowns In Tennessee. Stand in two states on Bristol's State Street, walk Morristown's overhead sidewalks, and grab a nickel Coke in Pulaski.
8 Great Road Trips to Take in Upstate New York
Eight Upstate New York road trips, from the 30-mile High Peaks Scenic Byway to the Cayuga Lake loop and the Great Lakes Seaway Trail along the northern shore.
Pittsburgh Has More Bridges Than Any City In America, If You Want It To
Pittsburgh calls itself the City of Bridges, and 446 is the number everyone repeats. Houston has 2,325. Here is how the claim survived for over a century.
12 Amazing New England Day Trips That Are Worth The Drive
12 Amazing New England Day Trips That Are Worth The Drive include Acadia, Mystic Seaport, and the Newport Cliff Walk, each a short drive from a major city.
Colorado's 12 Best Retirement Towns Ranked
Colorado retirement towns weighed on hospital access, cost and what sits nearby: 12 options including Durango, Montrose, Salida, Alamosa, Cortez and Trinidad.
9 Best Attractions To Visit In Oklahoma
Explore Oklahoma’s top attractions—from Route 66 and cowboy heritage to scenic parks, vibrant art, and family-friendly adventures.
Gatlinburg's SkyBridge Hangs High Over The Smokies
Gatlinburg's SkyBridge Hangs High Over The Smokies. Ride the SkyLift up Crockett Mountain, then cross Tennessee's longest pedestrian suspension bridge.
The National Parks Where Sharks Patrol The Shoreline
Five US national parks in California, Florida, and the US Virgin Islands protect waters where nurse, lemon, bull, and basking sharks have been documented.
The US Towns With The Lowest Cost Of Living On The Coast
The US Towns With The Lowest Cost Of Living On The Coast include Gulfport, Port Lavaca, and Brownsville, where homes cost far less than the national figure.
Where Is The Oldest Library In America?
A town asked Benjamin Franklin for a bell and got 116 books instead. That is one answer. There are six others, and which is right depends on what a library is.
The National Forests With The Most Timber Rattlesnakes
Snake Road in Shawnee National Forest is the only road on Earth that shuts annually for reptile migration. The national forests with the most timber rattlesnakes.
2026's 11 Most Scenic England Towns
These English towns are spread across six of England’s nine regions. Some lead with lakes and valleys, others with medieval streets or fossil beaches.
The Oldest Subway Systems In The World
London's 1863 Metropolitan Railway opened the era of urban rail, followed by Istanbul's Tünel, Budapest's electric M1, and tunnels in Boston and New York.
6 Towns In The Pacific Northwest That Transport You To The Past
The Pacific Northwest, or Cascadia, features coastlines, forests, historic small towns, and areas influenced by the Gold Rush.
2026's 10 Best Small Towns To Visit In Southern California
2026's 10 Best Small Towns To Visit In Southern California, where monarchs winter in Goleta, Pioneertown keeps its Old West look, and skies fill with stars.
10 Best Towns In The Rockies To Retire Comfortably
With affordable living and ample opportunities for outdoor recreation, these towns in the Rockies are your gateway to a comfortable retirement.
11 Best North Carolina Towns For A Weekend Trip
One craft, one harbor, one fairway, one horse town apiece. Eleven places where the weekend plan is already made, listed east to west, Edenton to Highlands.
The Largest County In Texas
Brewster County in West Texas covers 6,183.76 square miles, making it the largest of the state's 254 counties, with Big Bend National Park taking up a fifth.
The Most Dangerous Railroad Crossings In The United States
America's most dangerous railroad crossings reveal how traffic congestion, complex intersections, and outdated infrastructure threaten safety.
9 Most Quaint Small Towns in Michigan
Michigan offers vibrant culture, historic autos, bustling Detroit, tranquil scenery, and quaint towns with great shops and eats by the Lakes.
12 Oldest Founded Towns to Visit in the Mid-Atlantic
The Mid-Atlantic region of the United States is home to the oldest cities and towns with the most in-depth cultural and historic places in all of America.
The State Parks With Redwoods
Ancient groves, flat half-mile walks, and campsites under the canopy. Ten California state parks where coast redwoods are the whole point of the trip.
12 Of The Most Adorable Small Towns In Illinois
These 12 towns in Illinois are some of the most adorable destinations in the state, with everything from historic homes to sandy beaches.
The Cheapest Beautiful Towns To Live In Massachusetts
Massachusetts towns where homes sell well below the state median, including North Adams, Pittsfield, Athol, and Ware, plus Wareham on Buzzards Bay.
The National Forests With The Most Bald Eagles
Bald eagles are among America's most iconic symbol. Here are the national forests where the highest concentrations occur.
The 10 Can't-Miss Towns In The Great Lakes
Ten Great Lakes towns across all five lakes, with a car-free bike highway on Mackinac Island, a fish boil in Fish Creek, and shipwrecks off Tobermory.
8 Of The Most Adorable Small Towns In Kentucky
Kentucky's small towns hold a UNESCO craft city, a frontier fort, a Shaker village, and a castle. These 8 are the most adorable ones to spend a day in.
10 Underrated Florida Towns Worth the Drive in 2026
10 Underrated Florida Towns Worth the Drive in 2026. See manatees at Blue Spring, the Navy SEAL museum in Fort Pierce, and a cattle drive in Okeechobee.
8 Best Natural Wonders To Visit In The Adirondack Mountains This Year
8 Best Natural Wonders To Visit In The Adirondack Mountains This Year. Cross glass walkways at High Falls Gorge and ride an elevator up Whiteface Mountain.
The Most Valuable Trees In American Forests
Black walnut, white oak, koa, and figured maple are valuable enough to draw timber thieves into national forests. What makes each one worth the risk.
The State Parks With The Most Snapping Turtles
Snapping turtle habitat in state parks, from Wakulla Springs and Reelfoot Lake to Brazos Bend, Bear Head Lake and the Louisiana backwaters.
2026's 11 Best Small Towns To Visit In Sweden
Sweden's 11 best small towns for 2026 pair Arctic trails in Abisko and Gripsholm Castle in Mariefred with Lake Siljan villages and west-coast archipelagos.